Project Accountant (Operations) x4

PURPOSE OF THE JOBResponsible for supporting the Operations with the Administration of Discretionary Grants (DG) Projects, Budget and Expenditure, Monitoring of the commitments register and financial reporting to ensure adherence to all regulations and statutory requirements.Key Performance AreasOutputsDiscretionary Grants Projects Financial administration 40%Payments Quality assurances of all payment's batches against project expenditure deliverables before submission to finance.Record all payment batches on the register.Record all queries and send to units to resolve.Financial monitoring and Reporting Prepare reports to monitor the implementation of the DG financial targets and on a weekly basis.Commitment register Daily update of the commitment register with new contracts immediately on receipt of a duly signed contract and reporting thereof.Perform recalculations of all addendums, closure letters and any other adjustments, and update the commitment register.Update the commitment register with expenditure incurred.Stakeholder management Attend meetings with core managers to ensure alignment of the division's contract register and the commitment register.Present feedback on misalignment and ensure correction.Document managementUpdate and maintain the commitments folder on the centralised shared drive which includes recommendations, final allocations, payments, clawbacks and withdrawals (where applicable).Internal business processes Flag and update any new risks for attention by Project ownersIdentify compliance gaps and recommend solutionsReporting and Compliance 30%Contribute to the compilation of relevant reports and feedback mechanisms to evaluate project performance ensuring that good practice and lessons learnt, in terms of Legislative requirements.Support the compilation of monthly consolidated Project Commitment reports based on the Management Reports.Support the compilation of Monthly/Quarterly/Annual DG Performance reports for submission to OPDR Manager and Core Managers.Assist in the coordination of audit requests for internal audit requirements around Commitment with Finance Contribute to the quarterly trends report for EEMT feedback.Stakeholder Engagement and Team Support 15%Assist with the Investigation of any concerns raised by stakeholders.Support the team in resolving the concerns as required concerning budgets, expenditure and valid contract periodsIdentify risks and opportunities for recommended improvement and provide feedback as requiredSupport the team to deliver on its objectives on an ongoing basisAttend stakeholder engagement as and when requiredGeneral Administration 15%File DG documents for Auditor General and Internal AuditorsSupply and submit relevant documents required by Internal and external AuditorsQualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEMinimum Requirement:Grade 12 or equivalent and:NQF 7 Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent.Preferred Requirement: Professional body registration with SAICA, SAIGA, ACCA, SAIPA or equivalent .ExperienceMinimum Requirement:3 years' experience in an Accounting environment with signed-off audit articles.Preferred Requirement:Audit articles in the Seta/Public Sector environment.Required Knowledge And SkillsKnowledgeMinimum Requirement:Knowledge of SETA Grants regulations.Knowledge of GRAP.Knowledge of PFMA.Knowledge of National Treasury regulations.Knowledge of risk management.Knowledge of Excel and all other Ms Office products.Understanding of data analytics and database ManagementSkillsMinimum Requirement:Attention to detail.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadline under challenging circumstances.Communication skills (verbal and written).Self-management skillsTeamwork / people skills.The Insurance Sector Education and Authority (INSETA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to Employment Equity and diversity with opportunities afforded in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan.Preference will be afforded to candidates from under-represented designated groups and people living with disabilities.INSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All appointments are subject to vetting processes.If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, send your cv and qualifications in your online applicationNo late applications will be accepted. Closing date: 04 November 2025